Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma - including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
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Football brain trauma study
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The family of late New York Giants star Frank Gifford announced Wednesday that an autopsy confirmed the former football legend had chronic traumatic encephalopathy associated with hard hits on the field
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Over the past 25 years Dave Herman has developed problems with memory and thinking. Now, an experimental technique has helped doctors diagnose him with a disease known as CTE
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According to researchers at Boston University, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Freel was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he committed suicide
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Former stars launch landmark CTE study for women's soccer
"I am concerned that this game played by hundreds of millions across the globe might be played in a way right now that could lead to later life brain disease," one neurologist said. "That's pretty scary."
Athletes donating their brains to science
Frank Gifford, Ken Stabler and Brandi Chastain, among others, have donated their brains to science to help researchers learn about CTE - a debilitating disease associated with head injuries
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A brain disease best known for impacting football players who suffered concussions is now being found in soldiers
Scientists seek veterans to help treat CTE
Researchers are trying to prevent and treat CTE, the brain disease caused by repetitive head trauma – including combat blasts. Here's how vets can help
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